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John,
I hope you had a good Easter weekend. I typically take Monday Easter off but this year too much was going on. Two items I wanted to mention: 1. Tony Hamilton, weather support Tony Hamilton, a meteorologist Ph.D. hired to support Global Markets, spent a few weeks in Houston, in training with Mike Roberts' team. He went back to London 10 days ago and he hit the ground running. He is supporting not only crude and weather derivatives, but also gas and power, and is inundated with requests for help. He is supported by another member of Mike Roberts' team, Steve Bennett, on a temporary assignment (10 days planned originally). Action recommended. a. Extension of Steve Bennett temporary assignment for a few more weeks. I have already authorized extension till the 27th. I shall speak more with Tani on Wednesday about it. ?b. ?Hiring another weather person to work with Tony Hamilton, supporting gas and power across continental Europe. 2. Stinson Gibner Slava is currently in Houston, learning more about research group here and building a network of relationships. I have a very high opinion of Salvia - he is a very bright person, very personable and hard working. I still worry about the depth and breadth of his experience, his understanding of the totality of Enron business and the relative ?importance of multiple activities we have to support. I think it makes sense to have a more experienced research person coaching him for 18-24 months. I talked to Bryan Seyfried and Ted Murphy and they expressed similar concerns about the depth of support they expect. Action recommended. I still think it makes sense to bring Stinson Gibner to London for an extended stay. To manage Slava's expectations, I would call Stinson a Head of Research for Europe and Asia. His responsibility would also include coordination of research and model building for other locations than London where I see a lot of activity that goes on without regular audits and ? reviews we have in Houston, and over which we have no control (except for reacting to requests for assistance). I propose that Stinson come to London in the next few days to discuss the potential assignment with you. By the way, Greg Whalley agrees with the idea of a senior research person in London. He, however, recommended Vasant - stronger work ethics is the main consideration. Vince
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